Book Review: A Fluffle of Bunnies

A Fluffle of Bunnies is a cute gift for Easter or springtime.

As a parent of a young child and a teacher of elementary education, I enjoyed reading A Fluffle of Bunnies by writer and illustrator by Christie Matheson.

The first thing I noticed was the clever use of alliteration, like a “scurry of squirrels,” which added rhythm and a chance to teach a few literary devices. The story follows squirrels in search of a bunny and they confer with other animals in search of the bunny. The plot is simple, but there is dialogue and interaction among different animals, which increases the pacing.

The picture book text includes vivid imagery, while the illustrations allow for an appreciation of woodland animals. Children will be able to identify turtles, swans, butterflies and more, while learning some new animal names, perhaps, like goldfinches.  The illustrations also reward pausing and examining details, like spotting ladybugs, which can support an interactive reading experience, whether you are reading in a classroom or before bedtime.

The end of the book includes information about plurals and the names of groups of animals. As a teacher, I would use this book to teach about the unique and sometimes entertaining names given to groups of animals. A fun vocabulary lesson could be planned for an interactive read aloud with this text.

Overall, A Fluffle of Bunnies is a perfect picture book to gift a child for Easter or springtime.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.